Austin Event Guide: May 6 – 8

Barks for Beers Trick Show

To celebrate Barks for Beers, America's Got Talent act Trevor and Jade (@thedoggiedojo), and Heidi and her Divine Canine Cheza (@chezathetrickdog) will be performing some of the most difficult dog tricks in the world for Divine Canines. Friday | Independence Brewing Co.

Pecan Street Festival

The largest free arts & crafts festival in Central Texas is back! Featuring 300+ artisan vendors, live music on 3 stages, food vendors, kids rides, street performers and more. Saturday & Sunday| Downtown ATX

Spring Fling

Spring has sprung, and so have Eastside Pop Up and The Little Gay Shop. Join us for a Spring Fling featuring 20+ local artists and makers, a series of crafting workshops, a kids art gallery, and more. Saturday | Ani’s Day & Night

Tornado Relief Fundraiser

A concert to help those recently affected by Texas tornados. Saturday | The Parish (new location)

Barks for Beers

Grab your Pawsport and support Divine Canines at Barks for Beers! This month-long celebration features a “Pawsport” that gets you a full pint of beer at 30 participating breweries. Throughout May | Info

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in May, 6-8pm and free to attend. Featured acts include Nick Swift, Ruthie Craft, Akina Adderley, and Fingerpistol. Benefiting HAAM. Info

Austin Event Guide: April 29 – May 1

The Cathedral April Open House

Featuring artist Phoebe Joynt and music by Jane Leo. Friday | The Cathedral

Lago Fest

Lago Vista is ready to party with music by Shinyribs, art, eats, and more. Saturday | Lago Vista

Tiny Grocer’s 1 Year Anniversary Party

Sample tons of products like biscuits, coffee, wine, vegan ice cream, and others! Saturday | Tiny Grocer

Spring Mini Market

Shop early for Mother’s Day and enjoy lots of vendors, DJs, drinks, and tacos. Sunday | Distribution Hall

Barks for Beers: Vista Brewing

Grab your Pawsport and support Divine Canines at Barks for Beers! This party features dog tarot readings by Lucky Dog Tarot (that’s our project!), dog costume contest and parade, and live music. Sunday | Vista Brewing

Barks for Beers: Willard’s Brewery

Join internet sensation Princess Buttercup Dumptruck for a dog party with sliders, froyo, and other goodies. | Willard’s Brewery

Barks for Beers: The Brewtorium

And other one! This time with tons of pet-friendly swag bags. | The Brewtorium

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in May, 6-8pm and free to attend. Featured acts include Nick Swift, Ruthie Craft, Akina Adderley, and Fingerpistol. Benefiting HAAM. Info

More about Barks for Beers

Barks for Beers kicks off in May, starting a month-long effort to raise money for Divine Canines through “Pawsports” available for purchase that provide free beer samplings at over 30 Austin-area breweries. Save the day for Sunday, May 1st for a kickoff party at Vista Brewing, featuring our Lucky Dog Tarot project (tarot readings, for dogs!).

Austin Event Guide: April 22 – 24

MOONTOWER COMEDY & ODDITY FESTIVAL

It’s the last weekend to laugh your face off with this walkable comedy fest! Badges and single tickets available. All weekend | Various locations

Dances for Dogs

Never short on creativity, Forklift Danceworks is hosting “Dances for Dogs and the People Who Walk Them” to celebrate our shelter dog friend, featuring live music by Graham Reynolds and Gina Chavez and onsite adoptions (fees waived!). Saturday | Austin Animal Center

Peace by Peace

A benefit concert for Ukrainian refugees with beer sale proceeds to go to support organizations and live music by Urban Heat, Anders Drerup and more. Saturday | Central Machine Works

Earth Day Festival

Honor Earth Day and learn how to lower your carbon footprint (while enjoying music, food, and wellness activities). Saturday | Huston-Tillotson University

Austin Reggae Festival

Jam out for a good cause with the city as your backdrop! Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. All weekend | Auditorium Shores

Puppy Brunch Market

Puppies and brunch, what more do you need?! Benefiting Love-A-Bull. Sunday | Plow Bao

Tankproof Crawfish Fundraiser

As if relaxing at Kitty Cohen’s isn’t great enough, now you can munch on crawfish while supporting Tankproof’s swimming programs for kids. Sunday | Kitty Cohen’s

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! April 27th features Jo James. Free to attend, donations for SIMS Foundation encouraged. Info

Coming Up: Barks for Beers

Barks for Beers kicks off in May, starting a month-long effort to raise money for Divine Canines through “Pawsports” available for purchase that provide free beer samplings at over 30 Austin-area breweries. Save the day for Sunday, May 1st for a kickoff party at Vista Brewing, featuring our Lucky Dog Tarot project (tarot readings, for dogs!).

Austin Event Guide: April 15 – 17

MOONTOWER COMEDY & ODDITY FESTIVAL

Two weeks of laughs, and we’re ready for it! There’s something for everyone at this walkable comedy fest, and you’re sure to find a badge or show ticket that works best for you. Acts include Marc Maron, Sarah Silverman, Nikki Glaser, and more. April 13-24 | Various locations

Selena’s 50th Birthday Celebration

Selena would have been turning 50 this weekend, and to honor this musical icon we’re celebrating with Cumbia dance lessons, music by the Tiarras, and more fun. Friday | Hotel Vegas

Fusebox Festival

Experience performance art like never before! All weekend | Various locations

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Bring your own Easter egg basket for this free family-friendly event! Saturday | Huston-Tillotson University

Ney Day

Celebrate women in the arts, civics, and sciences! Saturday | Elisabet Day Museum

Easter Bassets

Grab your floppy-eared pup (ok, any ears will do!) for this dog party that includes a spring-themed photobooth and doggy Easter egg hunt! Saturday | Yard Bar

Splash Dance

Our favorite way to cool off in the summer, it’s time to Workout with Erica Nix and get your hair wet! Sunday | Austin Motel

Coming Up: Earth Day Clean Up

Our friends at the Rowing Dock are hosting a massive Earth Day clean up, and you’re invited! Bring your friends, coworkers, neighbors, and yourself to Lady Bird Lake and help keep Austin clean. April 22 | Info

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! April 20th features Mrs. Glass and April 27th features Jo James. Free to attend, donations for SIMS Foundation encouraged. Info

Austin Event Guide: April 1 – 3

HONK!TX

A festival of community street bands ranging from 4 to 40 members, popping up all over town! All weekend | Various locations

Austin Originals Benefit Concert

Diana Ross is the mega star playing this benefit concert for Austin Child Guidance Center this weekend. Circuit of the Americas | Saturday

BOLD BASH

Join Women and Their Work gallery for this annual art party, inspired by the bold designs of the 1960’s. Dress to impress. Info | Saturday

Austin Kite Fest

It’s back, and the weather’s looking nice! Fly a kite with hundreds (thousands?) of your friends at Zilker Park. | Sunday

Market Day

Shop vendors, plants, and enjoy lots of treats! Pink Flamingo Plant Co | Saturday

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! April 6th features Beth // James and host Trevor Scott from CBS! Free to attend, donations for SIMS Foundation encouraged. Info